Spotted Sand Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
A Southern California saltwater bass commonly caught in bays, harbors, and shallow rocky structure.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Good
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Prime
Oct
Good
Nov
Good
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- light tackle plastics
- drop-shot rigs
- live bait fishing
- swimbaits
Top Baits
- live anchovies
- live smelt
- swimbaits
- soft plastic grubs
- ghost shrimp
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